Nurse - LPN - Albany - Full-Time
Nurse - LPN - Albany - Full-Time
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Licensed Practical Nurse Full TimeLPN Albany NY
As a Licensed Practical Nurse you will coordinate appropriate medical care dental care and mental health services nursing care/services to a youth and adolescent population with emotional behavioral and physical needs. You will ensure that medical treatment services meet the requirements of the regulating agency. You will report to a Registered Nurse and you will work onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Complete the nursing observations report findings to the registered nurse
- Review lab and test results reporting critical values to RN and providers
- Medication management including ordering medications and obtaining prior authorizations
- Dispense medications
- Communicate with medical director/providers regarding observation in clients health/behavior
- Provide client and family education regarding medications and treatments
- Collaborate with our staff regarding concerns and behaviors
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Medication Review meetings
- Coordinate monitor and document the health care of youth with internal and external providers
- Schedule and assist with psychiatric med reviews for children in the program
- Coordinate referrals made to specialty clinics and follow up on recommended tests treatments or therapies
- Complete nursing documentation using EHR including logs patient contacts uploading and storing medical documentation and tracking the attendance and follow ups of medical appointments
- Update discharge planning needs
- Other tasks as assigned within scope of practice and based on agency needs
Requirements and Education:
- LPN Licensed in New York State
- CPR Certification required.
- 1 to 2 years of experience required
- Experience working with youth and adolescent population desired
- Must pass physical.
- Will complete TCI training.
Benefits
- Health care package: medical dental and vision
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 401 (K) plan
- Life Insurance
- Loan repayment assistance
- Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services we work together to make a difference in our clients lives. Northern Rivers empowers children adults and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds not because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.
Employment Type
Full-Time
